Multifunctional Gels for Health Monitoring and Strain Sensors

Dear Colleagues,

With the fast development of artificial intelligence, multifunctional gels have the potential to be used for health monitoring and strain sensors such as wearable devices, artificial skin, soft robotics, etc. This class of multifunctional gels is advantageous for its distinctive features and properties. Rational molecular structural designs and facile fabrication methods provide unlimited chances to tune the structures and properties of multifunctional gels to meet various practical application needs. This Special Issue focuses on three aspects of the research advancements: Firstly, the multifunctional gels and their primary demands, the molecular structural designs and fabrication methods—including the perceptual mechanism, the sensing component, elastic substrate—and the sensitivity and detection range of multifunctional gels used for health monitoring and strain sensors. Secondly, the sensing mechanism, sensitive element, stretchability, self-healing ability, shape memory, antifreezing and antibacterial activity, and other special functions for health monitoring and strain sensors. Thirdly, the problems and challenges with multifunctional gels used for health monitoring and strain sensors, how to enhance the flexibility and sensitivity of biocompatibility, and the versatility and durability of multifunctional gels used for health monitoring and strain sensors.

Prof. Dr. Shengfang Li
Prof. Dr. Shilin Yan
Guest Editors

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• multifunctional gels
• health monitoring
• strain sensor
• flexibility
• sensitivity